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Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is for my party to go well, as I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Don’t worry, I’ve got the nosh and tipples covered, but I simply haven’t had time to shop for my outfit. I could really use your help in that department. I’ve prepared a list (I am nothing if not organized), let me know what you think.

Lots of love,
The Hostess with the Mostest

TEA PARTY

A well-dressed table is just as important as the finely made gourmet treats served.

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Tea cup and saucer, Shanghai Tang. Sweets, La Cure Gourmande

PRETTY PERFECT

Fit-and-flare cuts make for elegant cocktail party dress choices. Plus, they make way for you to flash glittery high heels with every step.

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Dress, Kate Spade New York; Necklace, Mikimoto; Heels, Bally

ACCESSORIES ARE KEY

An oversized cat pendant is an unexpected rarity, but every hostess worth her salt owns a double strand of pearls.

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Cat pendant, Loewe; Necklace, Bimba Y Lola

EASY TOUCHES

All it takes is an out-of-the-box accessory to turn a simple outfit into an eye-catching one.

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Clutch, Kenzo

SHARP LINES

Sunglasses are a garden party essential, while a monochromatic box clutch adds a graphic touch.

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Sunglasses, Marisfrolg. Clutch, Anne Fontaine

STAR BRIGHT

A holiday party is the best excuse to pile on the jewellery—in all shades of gold and diamonds.

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Bracelets and rings, FRED

PARTY SHOES

If running around the party or dancing is in order, strike a balance between fashion and function with a comfy pair of low heels, in glossy red leather with an embellished heel, no less.

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Mules, Miu Miu

STAY ON POINT

After all the preparations are done, slip on those pointed toe pumps in a bold bright hue.

Heels, CH Carolina Herrera

BEST FACE FORWARD

Should you be a tad too exhausted to maintain a scintillating level of conversation, let your jewellery do the talking.

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Necklace (as hair), Kate Spade New York. Cufflinks (as eyes), Anne Fontaine. Earrings, Mikimoto

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